Just as everyone braced themselves solemnly, waiting to see how the Ancient Flame Toad would react.
Lu Feng had somehow quietly taken out the Peach Blossom Bow Lin Xiaowan had given him.
He realized that the Ancient Flame Toad's first croak earlier had not been random. From that very moment, it had likely sensed their offense and was warning them.
Yet Yu Ziyang had continued forward heedlessly beneath that warning. To the Ancient Flame Toad, that was practically a provocation.
How could it not be enraged?
Had Yu Ziyang not been so timid by nature, revealing little hostility or Killing Intent, the Ancient Flame Toad would likely have attacked the instant he stepped closer.
Although Lu Feng had realized this and instinctively taken out the bow and arrows most suitable for breaking the deadlock, the moment the Peach Blossom Bow landed in his hand, he suddenly remembered in dismay that, under his current identity, he did not know archery.
Croak—
A croak brimming with viciousness suddenly rang out.
In that startled instant.
The Ancient Flame Toad kicked off violently from above and leaped toward Yu Ziyang on the ground.
The slime flowing from the bumps on its back began surging into its basin-like mouth midway through its leap.
This was the Ancient Flame Toad's usual method of attack. It used its tongue to curl up the venom nurtured within its own body, then shot it out like a concealed weapon.
"Careful!"
Chu Youwei instinctively shielded Yu Ziyang, raising the stance of her Cloud Hand once more as she prepared to meet the venom.
Whoosh...
A sharp sound of something cutting through the air suddenly came from behind.
The next moment, the Ancient Flame Toad, already airborne, was abruptly sent flying backward. The venom curled up by its long tongue was